Lorenzo Tonelli denies threatening the family of German Denis, and will explain all at a Press conference.
The Empoli defender was punched by the Atalanta striker after their 2-2 draw at the weekend, and was handed a one-match ban, with his assailant barred for five games.
“I want to say that I haven’t threatened anyone, much less a player or father of a child,” Tonelli wrote on his Facebook page.
Lorenzo Tonelli denies threatening the family of German Denis, and will explain all at a Press conference.
The Empoli defender was punched by the Atalanta striker after their 2-2 draw at the weekend, and was handed a one-match ban, with his assailant barred for five games.
“I want to say that I haven’t threatened anyone, much less a player or father of a child,” Tonelli wrote on his Facebook page.
“I come from a family who taught me manners and respect, my family [his grandfather, father and uncle are doctors] save lives, not kill people!
“I didn’t want to say anything until now because I’m not guilty, I don’t have to justify myself the way others have done.
“I took a punch from a coward who ran away and did not have the courage to face me, and yet I was also banned… some justice!
“Now I say ‘enough’. Enough unjust accusations, and enough injustice in general. No to violence! In a Press conference I’ll tell you word-for-word what happened.”
The 25-year-old then ended his post with the hashtag “no to violence”.